12/9/2019

Nyayo Stadium to host first KPL match in three years

By DAVID KWALIMWA

In Summary

The government's decision to temporarily open the stadium comes after Nation Sport published a series of exposes highlighting the dire state of sports infrastructure in the country.

Sports Kenya turned our request for a comment.

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Following a series of exposes by Nation Sport on how several stadiums refurbishment projects have stalled over the last few years, the government has finally opened doors for Nyayo National Stadium to host its first Kenyan Premier League match in three years this weekend.

On Sunday, the 30,000-seater facility will play host to the league clash pitting AFC Leopards against Kariobangi Sharks.

"We have been granted access to this facility which has been our home ground for many years," club secretary Oliver Sikuku announced.

"It's a temporary measure because renovations are ongoing. The management has also informed us we can continue to use the stadium if our fans behave and I'm passing that message to them to be orderly."

Nyayo Stadium was closed over two years ago so as to allow for government commissioned renovations so that the facility can host the 2018 Africa Nations Championship.

But that didn't happen. Instead, renovations delayed as government didn't release the funds on time.